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Why did senator Edward Kennedy argue that intelligent design should not be taught in public school science classes?
Why did senator Edward Kennedy argue that intelligent design should not be taught in public school science classes?
- It aligns with the attributes of the Creator.
- It explains the imperfections in the world of life.
- It is not a genuine scientific theory. (correct)
- It is favored by most scientists.
What is one of the reasons theologians and religious authors criticize the theory of intelligent design?
What is one of the reasons theologians and religious authors criticize the theory of intelligent design?
- It leads to conclusions about the nature of the designer consistent with omniscience, omnipotence, and omnibenevolence.
- It attributes blunders in design to the Creator. (correct)
- It explains the imperfections found in nature.
- It aligns perfectly with evolutionary principles.
In what way does evolution provide a better explanation for the imperfection of the human jaw according to the text?
In what way does evolution provide a better explanation for the imperfection of the human jaw according to the text?
- By claiming it as an intended blunder by the Creator.
- By connecting it to the omniscience of the Creator.
- By attributing it to the characteristics of a perfect designer.
- By demonstrating how brain size evolution impacted jaw size over time. (correct)
What do critics argue is problematic about attributing human imperfections to a perfect divine designer?
What do critics argue is problematic about attributing human imperfections to a perfect divine designer?
According to the passage, why have scientists criticized intelligent design?
According to the passage, why have scientists criticized intelligent design?
What led to the reduction in the size of the human jaw as brain size increased over time?
What led to the reduction in the size of the human jaw as brain size increased over time?
What is the core idea behind the proposition of intelligent design?
What is the core idea behind the proposition of intelligent design?
Why did some authors avoid explicit reference to God in their theory of intelligent design?
Why did some authors avoid explicit reference to God in their theory of intelligent design?
What is an irreducibly complex system according to Michael Behe?
What is an irreducibly complex system according to Michael Behe?
What do contemporary intelligent-design proponents argue about irreducibly complex systems?
What do contemporary intelligent-design proponents argue about irreducibly complex systems?
What is the title of Michael Behe's book that defines irreducible complexity?
What is the title of Michael Behe's book that defines irreducible complexity?
What is the purpose of proposing intelligent design as an alternate to the theory of evolution?
What is the purpose of proposing intelligent design as an alternate to the theory of evolution?
What is the main argument of evolutionists against intelligent design as a scientific hypothesis?
What is the main argument of evolutionists against intelligent design as a scientific hypothesis?
According to Behe, what might be a reason for apparent imperfections in design?
According to Behe, what might be a reason for apparent imperfections in design?
What is the implication of the argument against intelligent design for U.S. public schools?
What is the implication of the argument against intelligent design for U.S. public schools?
What is the main point of Paley's response to the criticism of apparent blemishes in design?
What is the main point of Paley's response to the criticism of apparent blemishes in design?
What is the definition of a scientific hypothesis according to the text?
What is the definition of a scientific hypothesis according to the text?
Who has recognized the implication of the argument against intelligent design for U.S. public schools?
Who has recognized the implication of the argument against intelligent design for U.S. public schools?
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